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In our professional lives we often get so caught up in intellectual processes that we ignore our gut feelings. However, true leadership comes from the heart. This is what motivates employees, sparks their passion, creates ownership and boosts identification with the company’s goals.  It’s the power of the moment we managers need to open up […]

You feel sufficiently prepared for your upcoming job interview and have studied everything you could possibly find about the position you have applied for: you are familiar with the company, its products, philosophy, strategy, numbers and leadership. You researched the company’s history and its outlook for the future. In short, you know the story of […]

A company’s culture depends to a large extent on how people interact with each other. Why do executives and employees struggle so often to truly live corporate values? How can working with acting methods enhance constructive teamwork? Attitude, mindfulness, and being conscious of the moment give us a greater range of action alternatives in the […]

Managers are increasingly exposed to enormous pressure, which can have a negative impact on the working atmosphere and business success. What is a leader’s approach to conflict situations within the company, and what does the necessary feedback culture look like? What makes a leader decisive, authentic, and human even in uncertain times? What does appreciative […]

Your impact on others depends significantly on your mood. When you feel great, you have an open and positive aura. But what if you don’t feel so good? What can you do to lift your spirits and appear positive?Observe your outer attitude and consciously change it to radiate from within.Katja Schanz, actress and trainer at […]

Personnel diagnostics is an integral part of personal and organizational development. However, the requirements for reflection using personnel diagnostic instruments are changing at a rapid pace. New business models are constantly emerging against the background of increasingly global and dynamic markets. Setting the bar high for their own leadership standards while at the same time […]

We are always communicating.With ourselves or with others, consciously or unconsciously. Whether this is positive and constructive depends primarily on ourselves.In order to have an influence on the outcome of our communication, we need to become aware of the process. This requires curiosity and the courage to look closely.Lucia Peraza Rios, actress and trainer at […]

According to a German proverb lazy people procrastinate and always push things they should have done today to tomorrow.Procrastination has most of the time nothing to do with laziness.Rather, we put off decisions because we are afraid to leave our comfort zone. But the more we make ourselves comfortable in this comfort zone, the more […]

Why are children so much more confident? Because they couldn’t care less about how they appear to others. They are in the moment and react to their environment in an unbiased and spontaneous way. As adults, we struggle with this kind of immediacy, because too often we get stuck in our insecurities. Acting methods support […]

One of my biggest concerns has always been finding the right tone in communication, especially in the business context. Am I making myself understood? How do I come across strong yet respectful? How do I demonstrate competence without being presumptuous? So many thoughts went through my head before even uttering one syllable that I regularly […]

We want to be strong, powerful, and assertive.But what has assertiveness to do with strength and power? Isn’t dealing with your own vulnerability, being in real contact with your inner self, your true strength?If you have the courage to show yourself openly and honestly, you no longer have to actively assert yourself. Instead, you become […]

Arguably, ABBA is one of the greatest pop groups of the 20th century. The four Swedes not only enchanted us with their music. It was the whole package. Catchy melodies, easily digestible lyrics, great arrangements, paired with a stage show that makes you smile by today’s standards. The choice of costumes was as epic as their […]

For more than 100 years, we have been celebrating International Women’s Day on March 8th. We have come a long way since female textile workers in the mid-19th century first took to the streets of New York to fight for their rights. But we are still a long way from reaching our goals. Here are […]

How can we truly reach people? How can we really get in touch with each other?The way we work and live with each other is in constant change. What remains constant, however, is an essential need for connection.Ulrike Röseberg, actress and trainer at Pedeva, on communication in the digital age.

In our Pedeva Talks we would like to discuss new approaches in human resources, give food for thought and set impulses. We cordially invite you to take part in this exchange. On February 17, 2022, Ulrike Röseberg and Volkram Zschiesche will give an insight into their work as actors and trainers. They will share useful […]

We are all born with a full range of expressions. Over time we lose part of our expressive repertoire.Volkram Zschiesche, actor and trainer at Pedeva, about rediscovering your expressive repertoire and how to raise your potential with the help of acting techniques.For a powerful, lively, honest and self-confident expression, on the professional stage as well […]

Home office. For almost a year now. And I can’t bear my own four walls anymore. I can’t stand any longer working all day on my laptop. I can’t stand my own face in Zoom meetings anymore. And that’s not only (but also) because I haven’t been to the hairdresser’s for far too long. How […]